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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.40, 4,009.37 and 1,579.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.40, 4,009.37 and 1,579.10 is: 2,179.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.40 : 4,009.37 = 1,579.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.40/4,009.37 = 1,579.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.40x = 4,009.37 × 1,579.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.40x = 6,331,168.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,331,168.22/2,905.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,179.10

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